The Vendée Globe Village: An Unmatched Dive into Ocean Racing Adventure
by Vendée Globe media 9 Oct 11:43 PDT
19 October – 10 November 2024
The Vendée Globe village © Mark Lloyd / DPPI / Vendée Globe
The Vendée Globe is preparing for its 10th edition with the highly anticipated opening of its Start Village, set to take place from Saturday, 19 October to Sunday, 10 November 2024.
This 30,000 m² area provides full immersion into the ocean racing experience, complete with a vibrant lineup of events, activities, and discussions. The Village, which is free but requires reservations for entry, will allow the public to interact with skippers, uncover behind-the-scenes insights of the race, and engage in a variety of interactive activities.
Opening Hours and Access Information
The Vendée Globe Village will open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM for stands, with the restaurant serving until midnight and the bar until 1:00 AM on weekdays, extending hours until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Entrance to the Village is complimentary; however, an e-ticket is necessary to manage attendance. These e-tickets became available on the Vendée Globe website starting 19 September 2024.
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An Immersive Experience Awaits
The Département de la Vendée is presenting a 1,200 m² exhibition dedicated to the Vendée Globe. This immersive display allows visitors to experience the life of skippers on an IMOCA boat, complemented by visual and sound effects. Guests can also view the 40 skippers’ boats docked at the iconic Vendée Globe pontoon. Several legends from the Vendée Globe, including Titouan Lamazou, Michel Desjoyeaux, Alain Gautier, Armel Le Cleac’h, and François Gabart, have confirmed their attendance at the village.
Dining and Bar Options
The Village will feature a restaurant called ‘La cantine du Vendée Globe’, as well as food trucks, including ‘La Foodmobile’ from Major Partner Sodebo and V and B beer trucks. Water stations will be provided across the village for visitor convenience. The V and B Globe Bar will be open daily, offering a variety of entertainment. Activities will include autograph sessions with skippers and concerts every evening.
Round-table discussions will take place from Wednesday to Sunday at 2:15 PM throughout the Village, covering various topics, such as the oceanographic instruments used by skippers in collaboration with UNESCO and the Vendée Globe Foundation on 23 October.
Partner Booths and Official Merchandise
The booths of Vendée Globe partners and skippers’ sponsors will feature interactive games and activities throughout the day. A wide range of merchandise, including the official water bottle, the Panini album for the 2024 edition, and the race mascot, will be available at the Official Shop. The stands of partners and sponsors will provide interactive activities and challenges throughout the day. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour Ocean Calling’s IMOCA boat, climb the mast with Charal, and engage in an immersive experience in the sodebox, among other activities.
Positive Initiatives to Highlight
A designated area will focus on social and environmental projects, showcasing initiatives aimed at ocean protection and promoting a sustainable future. This will include the stand of the Vendée Globe Foundation.
